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Nestle Name Meaning

South German and Swiss German:: variant of Nestel . from a diminutive of Nast .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Estle, Nester, Nelle, Beste, Nesler, Nestler, Keadle, Mengle, Keele

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Where is the Nestle family from?

You can see how Nestle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nestle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nestle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Nestle families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nestle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Nestle families in 1891.
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What did your Nestle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nestle. 100% of Nestle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Nestle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nestle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 432 immigration records available for the last name Nestle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 730 military records available for the last name Nestle. For the veterans among your Nestle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nestle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Nestle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Nestle in 1963 was 76, and 64 in 2004.

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